(Senior) Data Scientist – Post-Doc or Industry exp – 12 month consulting contract

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(Senior) Data Scientist – Post-Doc or Industry exp – 12 month consulting contract

Company

Relation RX

Job description

Data Scientist – Post-Doc or Industry exp – 12 month consulting contractLondonAbout RelationRelation is an end-to-end biotech developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in unprecedented ways, discovering therapies to treat some of life’s most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell multi-omics directly from patient tissue, functional assays, and machine learning to drive disease understanding, from cause to cure.This year, we’ve embarked on an exciting double collaboration with GSK to tackle fibrosis and osteoarthritis, alongside advancing our own internal osteoporosis programme. By combining our cutting-edge ML capabilities with their deep expertise in drug discovery, this partnership underscores our commitment to pioneering science and delivering impactful therapies to patients.We are rapidly scaling our technology and discovery teams, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the most innovative TechBio companies. Be part of our dynamic, interdisciplinary teams, collaborating closely to redefine the boundaries of possibility in drug discovery. Our state-of-the-art wet and dry laboratories, located in the heart of London, provide an exceptional environment to foster interdisciplinarity and turn groundbreaking ideas into positive impact for patients.We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. Relation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. We cultivate innovation through collaboration, empowering every team member to do their best work and develop to their highest potential.By joining Relation, you will be part of an exceptionally talented team, with extraordinary leverage to advance the field of drug discovery. Your work will shape our culture, strategic direction, and, most importantly, impact patients’ lives.OpportunityThis role is ideal for postdoctoral researchers or experienced data scientists seeking to apply their skills in computational biology to impactful projects within an innovative, fast-paced biotech environment. Offered on a consultancy basis (inside IR35) for a 12 month contract, this role provides an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge drug discovery efforts.As a member of the Cross Indication team, you will collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects spanning multiple programme areas, focusing on uncovering actionable insights through the integration of multi-omics data and advanced analytics.Your responsibilities

• Design, optimise, and perform computational analyses on multi-omics datasets to support target discovery and validation efforts.
• Develop scalable tools and workflows for integrating, analysing, and visualising complex biological data.
• Collaborate with experimental scientists to align computational models with biological hypotheses and experimental workflows.
• Contribute to advancing methodologies for interpreting and integrating single-cell and population-scale data.
• Play a key role in decision-making for target prioritisation and validation.

Professionally, you have

• A PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and computational modelling.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in handling biological data.
• The ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Desirable knowledge or experiences

• Experience with single-cell data analysis.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques in biological contexts.

Personally, you are

• Inclusive leader and team player.
• Clear communicator.
• Driven by impact.
• Humble and hungry to learn.
• Motivated and curious.
• Passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives.

Additional detailsThis position is available as a contractor role via Hlx Life Sciences services (inside IR35), remunerated on a daily rate.Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will directly impact advancing our understanding of genetics and disease risk, supporting our mission to deliver transformative medicines to patients. Together, we’re not just doing research; we’re setting new standards in machine learning and genetics. The patient is waiting!Relation is a committed equal opportunities employer.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Relation does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or employees. Relation will not be liable for fees associated with unsolicited CVs.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:17:35 GMT

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